Opinion: Mental Health Issues Need More Attention
May 6, 2022
There are students suffering in silence among their peers. Mental health of students is a sensitive topic that not many people talk about. I think people should pay more attention to mental health in students because school is stressful, bullying is common, and there has been an increase in mental health issues among young people.
First, I think people should pay more attention to mental health in students because school is stressful. Students spend an average of about seven to eight hours in school Monday through Friday. Going to school involves many stressors, such as keeping up with grades, the fear of being judged, and important tests like the SAT or ACT. A survey done by the American Psychological Association reveals that 45% of teens were stressed because of school.
Another reason why I think people should pay more attention to mental health in students is because of bullying. Students who are bullied often start experiencing mental health issues. According to theatlantic.com, one hundred sixty thousand students stay home because of bullying each year. In addition, according to pacer.org, 20.2% of students report being bullied. That’s one in five students. If schools take action on bullying, there will be less students struggling with mental health.
Lastly, there has been an increase in mental health problems among scholars. Some groups are more affected than others, like the LGBTQ community. According to cdc.org, more than 1 in 3 high school students experienced persistent feelings of sadness. In addition, a study shows that in 2019, approximately, 1 in 6 youth reported making a suicide plan. Also, a recent survey reveals that 41.3% of individuals have struggled with mental health in the past and 30.4% are currently struggling. With this increase, schools need to pay more attention to the mental health of students.
I think people should pay more attention to mental health in students because school is stressful for students, the existence of bullying, and the increase in mental health problems among scholars. If you or someone you know are experiencing mental health issues or contemplating any harmful or fatal actions, there is help available. 800-273-8255 is the suicide prevention hotline. There are people who care.
Emanuel • May 6, 2022 at 1:43 pm
I think that mental health should be looked at more because many people don’t try to ask about mental health and will not reach for it until it might be too late.
camila z • May 6, 2022 at 8:57 am
In my opinion, you need more people that help with mental health because some students can have suicidal thoughts or not be accepted because of their religion, sexuality, etc. I think staff should pay more attention to that.
Jaquelin • May 6, 2022 at 9:53 am
I fully agree with this comment since I struggle with mental health and it feels like there aren’t enough people to talk to.
Hilary B. • May 6, 2022 at 10:05 am
I agree with you Camila because I have had suicidal thoughts and have struggled a lot with mental health and that’s not the worst of it because some people like to make fun of people and mental health in general and that is what makes some people’s mental health worse.
Jeyli • May 6, 2022 at 1:37 pm
I agree with this because a lot of people don’t know how to talk to someone about their mental health or things they might be going through, I also agree with this because some staff truly doesn’t pay attention to a lot of what’s going on.
Emanuel Guzman • May 6, 2022 at 1:48 pm
I feel like Jeyli is right because many people might not have the things to access to help someone with mental health problems.
Ivana Medina • May 6, 2022 at 8:56 am
I agree school is a big stressor, being in school for seven to eight hours is a lot.
camila z • May 6, 2022 at 8:53 am
In my opinion, I agree with more attention to mental health because It’s Really Important because your thoughts can be suicidals and you have to pay more attention to that because is not even a game or trending and sometimes It’s really hard for people to learn and I think people have to see for attention in the school.
Gabriel Lopez • May 6, 2022 at 1:39 pm
I agree, but I also think that some people can handle mental health on their own and might just need space.
Arturo Rizo-Perez • May 6, 2022 at 1:45 pm
I agree with you because I do feel like some people don’t pay too much attention to mental health and if it’s left alone and worsens, it could lead to the student doing some decisions that might not end well for them.
Melany Beltran-Mayen • May 6, 2022 at 8:49 am
I agree that school can play a very big part in students’ mental health.
denise • May 6, 2022 at 9:05 am
I agree with Melany, that mental health could have a lot to do with school. I also think that mental health should be talked out with an expert.
alisson • May 6, 2022 at 7:59 am
I used to think there weren’t suicide prevention hotlines but now that I read the last article I know there are places you can find help.
alisson • May 6, 2022 at 7:53 am
I feel the same way because in the 3 paragraph it talks about bullying and I feel like the school should focus more on bullying to make students feel more comfortable
Zach • May 6, 2022 at 8:59 am
I agree with Allison because many students get hated on by other students, whether it could be name-calling or body shaming it causes that student to not want to come to school at all.
Melany Beltran-Mayen • May 6, 2022 at 9:02 am
I agree with this because most students don’t feel safe or comfortable talking about mental health issues in school!!
Jobany Orozco • May 6, 2022 at 7:49 am
could you be more specific on what mental health is???
alisson • May 6, 2022 at 7:47 am
I agree with this article schools should pay more attention to mental health
Jobany Orozco • May 6, 2022 at 7:50 am
that doesn’t make sense